2004-2012 Skoda Octavia 4 Door Safety -> Front airbag User Manual
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Airbag system 175  
When are the airbags deployed?  
Note  
A grey white, non harmful gas is released when airbag is inflated. This is  
perfectly normal and is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.  
In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed:  
The interior lighting comes on (if the switch for the interior light is in the door  
contact position),  
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The airbag system is designed in such a way that the driver and front passenger  
airbag are deployed in the event of a frontal collision of major severity.  
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In the case of a violent side crash, the side airbag* on the side on which the colli-  
sion occurs, is deployed together with the head airbag*.  
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In certain accident situations, the front airbags, side airbags as well as the relevant  
head airbag may be deployed together.  
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The hazard warning light is switched on,  
All the doors are unlocked,  
The airbags are not deployed in the case of minor frontal and side collisions, in the  
case of rear-end collisions and vehicle rollover.  
the fuel supply to the engine is interrupted.  
Deployment factors  
It is not possible to state globally which deployment conditions apply to the airbag  
system in every situation as the circumstances which exist in the case of accidents  
vary greatly. An important role in this case, for example, is played by factors such as  
the type of object (hard, soft) against which the vehicle impacts or the type of object  
against which the vehicle impacts, the angle of impact, the relative vehicle speed  
during the accident etc.  
Front airbag  
Description of the front airbags  
The airbag system is not a substitute for the seat belt!  
A decisive factor for the deployment of the airbags is the deceleration which occurs  
during a collision. The control unit analyses the nature of the collision and activates  
the relevant restraint system. If the vehicle deceleration which occurs and is meas-  
ured during the collision remains below the prescribed reference values specified  
in the control unit, the airbags are not deployed although the vehicle may well  
suffer severe damage to the bodywork as a consequence of the accident.  
The airbags are not deployed if:  
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ignition off,  
Fig. 176 Driver airbag in the  
steering wheel  
a minor frontal collision,  
a minor side collision,  
a rear-end collision,  
Rollover of the vehicle.  
Using the system  
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Driving Tips  
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176 Airbag system  
Function of the front airbags  
Risk of injury to the head and chest area is reduced by fully inflated  
airbags.  
Fig. 177 Front passenger  
airbag in the dash panel  
The front airbag for the driver is housed in the steering wheel ⇒ page 175, fig. 176.  
The front airbag for the front passenger* is housed in the dash panel above the  
storage compartment ⇒ fig. 177. The installation positions are each marked with  
the “AIRBAG” logo.  
Fig. 178 Inflated airbags  
The front airbag system, in combination with three-point safety belts, offers addi-  
tional protection for the head and chest area of the driver and front passenger in  
the event of a frontal collision of major severity ⇒ page 177.  
The airbag system is designed in such a way that the driver and the front passenger  
airbag* are deployed in the event of a frontal collision of major severity.  
In certain accident situations, the front, side and head airbag are deployed  
together.  
The airbag is not a substitute for the seat belt, but is part of the complete passive  
vehicle safety concept. Please note that an airbag can only offer you optimal  
protection in combination with a seat belt which is fastened.  
If the airbags are deployed, the airbags are filled with a propellant gas and inflated  
in front of the driver and front passenger ⇒ fig. 178. The airbags inflate in fractions  
of a second and at a high speed in order to be able to offer that additional protec-  
tion in the event of an accident. The forward movement of the driver and of the  
front passenger is cushioned when they make contact with the fully inflated airbag  
and the risk of injury to head and chest is thus reduced.  
Apart from their normal protective function, a further task of the seat belts is to  
also hold the driver and front passenger in a correct seated position in the event of  
a frontal collision so as to enable the front airbags to offer the maximum protection.  
You should therefore always fasten the seat belts, not only because this is required  
by law, but also for safety reasons and for your own protection ⇒ page 168, “Why  
seat belts?”.  
The specially developed airbag allows the gas to flow out of the inflated airbag in a  
controlled manner (depending on the load of the particular car occupant) in order  
to cushion head and chest areas. The airbag then deflates subsequently to such an  
extent, after an accident, to again provide a clear view forward.  
Note  
A grey white, non harmful gas is released when airbag is inflated. This is perfectly  
normal and is not an indication of a fire in the vehicle.  
The dash panel must be replaced after the front passenger airbag has been  
deployed.  
The airbag develops enormous forces when triggered, which can lead to injuries if  
the seat adjustment or seated position is not correct ⇒ page 177.  
Airbag system 177  
Important safety information regarding the front airbag system  
WARNING (continued)  
Correct use of the airbag system considerably reduces the risk of  
injury!  
seat, please comply with the appropriate national regulations regarding the  
use of child safety seats.  
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There must not by any further persons, animals or objects positioned  
between the front seated occupants and the deployment area of the airbag.  
The steering wheel and the surface of the airbag module in the dash  
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panel on the passenger side must not be stuck onto, covered or modified in  
any other way. These parts should only be cleaned with a dry cloth or a cloth  
moistened with water. No objects such as cup holders, mobile phone  
mounts, etc. may be attached to the covers of the airbag modules or be  
located within the immediate area.  
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No modifications of any kind may be made to parts of the airbag system.  
Fig. 179 Safe distance to  
steering wheel  
Any work on the airbag system including installing and removing system  
components because of other repair work (e.g. removing the steering  
wheel) must only be carried out by a specialist garage.  
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Never carry out changes on the front bumper or on the body.  
WARNING  
Never place any objects on the surface of the front passenger airbag in  
the dash panel.  
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Never transport children on the front seat of a vehicle without using a  
proper restraint system. If airbags are deployed in the event of an accident,  
the child might suffer severe or even fatal injuries!  
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For the driver and front passenger it is important to maintain a distance  
of at least 25 cm from the steering wheel or dash panel ⇒ fig. 179. Not main-  
taining this minimum distance will mean that the airbag system will not be  
able to properly protect you - hazard! The front seats and the head restraints  
must always also be correctly adjusted to match the body size of the occu-  
pant.  
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It is essential to always switch off ⇒ page 181, “Deactivating an airbag”  
the front passenger airbag when attaching a child safety seat on the front  
passenger seat where the child is seated with its back facing in direction of  
travel (in some countries also when the child is facing the direction of travel).  
If this is not done, there is a risk of the child suffering severe or even fatal  
injuries if the front passenger airbag is deployed. In certain countries  
national legal provisions also require that the side or head passenger  
airbags be deactivated. When transporting a child on the front passenger  
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Breakdown assistance  
Technical Data  

Related Topics

Safety
Passive Safety Basic information Correct seated position Seat belts Why seat belts? The physical principle of a frontal collision Important safety information regarding the use of seat belts How are seat belts correctly fastened? Airbag system Description of the airbag system Side airbags* Head airbags* Deactivating an airbag Transporting children safely What you should know about transporting children! Child seat Attaching a child seat using the ?ISOFIX? system Attaching child seat using the ?Top Tether? system

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